NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An infant with Tetralogy of Fallot is discharged with a prescription for Lanoxin (digoxin) elixir. The nurse should instruct the mother to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The calibrated dropper ensures accurate dosing of digoxin, which is critical due to its narrow therapeutic range. Other methods risk incorrect dosing.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following musical instruments is best for a teen with asthma?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The guitar does not require breath control, making it suitable for a teen with asthma, unlike wind instruments like the clarinet.
Question 3 of 5
The licensed vocational nurse cannot assume the primary care for a client:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The fourth stage of labor requires advanced nursing skills due to potential complications, unsuitable for an LVN's primary role. Post-appendectomy , venous access , and bipolar disorder are within LVN scope.
Question 4 of 5
The practical nurse (PN) is collaborating with the registered nurse to conduct a developmental assessment of a 9-month-old client during a well-child visit. Which statement by the infant's parent should cause the PN concern?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: By 9 months, infants should independently grasp objects. This indicates a potential fine motor delay requiring further evaluation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse finds a person unresponsive on the floor. What is the initial nursing action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing respirations and pulse determines if CPR is needed, per ACLS guidelines. Compressions, positioning, or breathing are premature without confirming unresponsiveness and absence of pulse/breathing.